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knowing where one stands

knowing where one stands is the present participle and gerund of know where one stands.

Meaning of know where one stands

Verb

know where one stands (third-person singular simple present knows where one stands, present participle knowing where one stands, simple past knew where one stood, past participle known where one stood)

  1. (figuratively) To be aware of one's position.
    • I know where I stand as far as he's concerned: I'm the enemy.

Questions about knowing where one stands

What is knowing where one stands the present participle and gerund of?
Knowing where one stands is the present participle and gerund of know where one stands.

Words near knowing where one stands in the dictionary

  1. knowing what side of one's bread is buttered
  2. knowing what side of the bread is buttered
  3. knowing what side one's bread is buttered on
  4. knowing what's o'clock
  5. knowing when to fold 'em
  6. knowing where one stands
  7. knowing where the bodies are buried
  8. knowing whether one is Arthur or Martha
  9. knowing which end is up
  10. knowing which side one's bread is buttered on
  11. knowinger

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